TY - BOOK AU - Barton, Chris, AU - Horne,Sarah TI - How to make a book (about my dog) SN - 9781541581289 AV - PN159 .B36 2021 U1 - 808.02 23 PY - 2021///] CY - Minneapolis, MN : PB - Millbrook Press, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, KW - Authorship KW - Juvenile literature KW - Picture books for children KW - Technique KW - Design KW - Composition (language arts) KW - Creative writing KW - Dogs KW - Vocational guidance KW - Informational works KW - lcgft KW - Picture books N1 - Ages 6-10; Millbrook Press; Grades 2-3; Millbrook Press N2 - "How do you make a picture book? Well, you need an author, an illustrator, and... a dog?! Acclaimed author Chris Barton and his trusty pooch Ernie show readers how to make a nonfiction picture book . . . about Ernie! From coming up with ideas, researching, and writing a first draft to finding the perfect illustrator, deciding what goes on the cover, and getting every last wrod -- er, word just right, you'll see how a book is made from beginning to end. From acquisitions and editing to graphic design and dog treats, find out what's required to bring a book to life. This title perfectly blends how-to and humor for an informative look at book publishing. And look, this is part of the marketing step!"-- ER -